Jake Morris and Shane Hennessy capture an All-Ireland under-21 medal, handball heroes return home, the senior camogs defeat Borris-Ileigh and much much more. Once again this week’s notes are bursting at the seams with news on the Blues

Tipperary

First on the pitch to congratulate manager Liam Cahill is the proudest grandfather in Ireland, Jimmy Morris

Congratulations to Jake Morris, Shane Hennessy and the Tipperary under-21 team who rose from the dead following their Munster final defeat to Cork to win the big one against The Rebels and snatch a dramatic late winning goal through super sub Conor Stakaelum four minutes into injury time in Sunday’s Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland under-21 final in The Gaelic Grounds, Limerick.

Of course Jake was his usual brilliant self crashing home a first-half penalty to send the Premier on their way and finished the game with 1-4 (3f) to his name. This was a historic final as it is the last ever to be played at under-21 level and with Tipperary winning the very first in 1964 it was appropriate that they won the last on Sunday. From next year onwards it will revert to under-20. Congratulations to all involved, the spirit of Knocknagow is alive and well.

That is one proud mammy! Denise shares a moment with Jake after the All-Ireland final

Jake and Shane, All-Ireland under-21 champions 2018

Handball

Brian O’ Brien, Sinead Meagher & Rory Grace

On Tuesday evening last The Hibernian Inn was packed to the rafters as family, friends and supporters gathered to welcome home the local handball heroes who captured numerous medals at the World Handball Championships in Minneapolis recently. Present were Brian O’ Brien (Silvermines) who coaches GAA and handball with our juveniles in MacDonagh Park. Also there was Sinead Meagher of Nenagh Handball Club who won a gold and silver medal as well as Rory Grace (Lahorna). Rory’s father Michael was a member of the Nenagh Éire Óg panel that won the Dan Breen Cup in 1995. Tipperary under-21 hurling star Jerome Cahill, who also won in Minneapolis was also there while Brian’s doubles partner John Kennedy unfortunately was unable to attend. We extend our congratulations to participants and winners.

Sinead surrounded by supporters from Nenagh Handball Club

One special man who deserves huge credit is Eamon Spillane who helped revive handball in the club over ten years ago and his coaching efforts are really paying off with all of this success. If you would like to hear an interview with Sinead, Brian, Rory and Eamon with Fran Curry of Tipp FM please click here.

Sinead and her coach Eamon

Caitriona Morris on behalf of Nenagh Handball Club makes a presentation to Sinead

Camogie News

Maeve Coffey

Senior

The senior camogie side opened their championship campaign on Tuesday evening in MacDonagh Park with a 3-15 to 0-12 win over Borris-Ileigh. The team started nervously and within eight minutes Borris-Ileigh had opened a 0-4 to 0-0 lead however the switch of Maeve Coffey out to the half-forward had instant benefits and before long Caroline Browne rattled home two goals. With Nenagh playing clever intelligent hurling they ran out deserved twelve point winners. Maeve herself was rewarded for her efforts with a well-taken goal in the second half. The team travel to Éire Óg Annacarty on Tuesday evening for their next game of the championship.

Caroline Browne about to score Nenagh’s first goal of the night

Grace O’ Brien on the attack

Under-6 & under-8

Training continues on Thursday evenings for the September from 6pm to 7pm. With a lot of Saturday morning games on the horizon we have a lot of hurling to look forward to. On Saturday, 1st September we travel to Toomevara for a blitz and the following week we have a county under-8 blitz. Mentors will be in touch with parents and guardians with all the details.

Under-12

The under-12 panel played Clonoulty Rossmore in their second game of the Autumn league having played Slieve Felim last week. Their next match is a trip to the West to face Cashel on Thursday August 30th at 7pm. Training will continue this Tuesday evening.

Juvenile News

The under-8s travelled to Páirc na nÓg, Thurles on Friday night last to play Dúrlas Óg. Huge numbers travelled over. We had 29 players playing three highly competitive games. Thanks to all the families who travelled over to support the children. Thanks also to Dúrlas Óg GAA Club for the wonderful welcome and refreshments we received. Training continues as normal in the coming week.

Under 10:

Under-10 hurling and football training same times as usual.

U11 plate:

The under-11s played Kilruane MacDonaghs last Friday in Ardcroney with a win for our D’s and a defeat for our A’s. Training continues Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Under 13:

Under-13 Hurling training for the under-13 plate starts tomorrow at 6.30. The plate is expected to start on Wednesday September 5th.

Paul McLoughlin had a fantastic weekend for Tipperary reaching the final of the Arrabawn Tournament

Under-14

Under-14 challenge V Burgess

Our under-14 hurlers ended their interest in this year’s championship on Wednesday evening in St. Cronan’s Park when they were beaten by Roscrea, 2-6 to 1-5. The players skillset have improved immensely under the watchful eyes of Con Morris and Greg Browne and there’s no doubt that, with continued hard work, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future. The year isn’t over yet however, as there are plate competitions to be played for ensuring that all players have plenty of hurling to look forward to.

Under-14 challenge V Burgess

All-Ireland Referee

One man who has made a massive contribution to camogie in the club is Mike Ryan having coached number players over the years. In recent times he has turned to the whistle and over the weekend he had the honour to being the man in the middle for the All-Ireland under-16 final as Galway overcame Cork, 3-14 to 1-7. He was ably assisted by his brother and Éire Óg camogie mentor Martin who umpired along with Christy McLoughlin. Here is Mike and his team of officials with camogie president Kathleen Woods. Well done Mike and keep up the great work.

1998 Reunion

The four North Tipperary men on the 1998 junior football panel: Jim McAuliffe, Paul Darcy (Borrisokane), Chris Bonar and Kevin Coonan

1998 was a proud year for the club as four Nenagh Éire Óg men were part of the Tipperary team that won the county’s first All-Ireland football title in 75 years as The Premier captured the junior title following a win over Offaly in Portlaoise. Chris Bonar, Jim McAuliffe and captain Kevin Coonan were all part of the panel while Martin Healy was a selector. On Saturday evening the team celebrated the twentieth anniversary of that fantastic success with a reunion in The Hibernian Inn, Nenagh which coincided with the Tipperary Football Committee launching their three-year strategic plan for Gaelic football in the county. Nenagh Éire Óg chairman Enda Costello spoke at the event and said he was looking forward to the club promoting football vigorously into the future.

The 1998 junior football panel and management in The Hibernian Inn

Blues Abroad

Commiserations to Kevin Flynn who played in goals for Fr. Tom Burkes against Tipperary in the Boston county final on Sunday but were beaten 3-19 to 0-16. Kevin is pictured here with the referee Philip Kelly of Ballinahinch.

A thrilled Jake Morris poses for a selfie with Tipperary fan Kevin Hanly after the game

An All-Ireland title won, three World Championship medals, a hurler of the ’90s and much much more. Once again this week’s club notes are bulging with news on the Blues

Community Games

All Ireland Community Games Champions, 2018

What a year it has been for this team. Capturing the county and Munster finals before travelling to the University of Limerick on Saturday last to face Connacht champions Clarenbridge and Leinster winners Dicksboro in the All-Ireland finals.

Action from the match V Dicksboro

First up were the Kilkenny men and in a match that belied their tender years both sides produced a game of skill, passion and composure that many senior sides have yet to produce. The Cats managed to open up a six-point lead but credit to our lads, they never panicked and kept tacking over the points before the goals arrived in the second half. In the end Nenagh held out for a dramatic one-point win which was greeted with hugs, cheers and a few fist pumps as the parents and mentors invaded the pitch to congratulate the young men.

What a goal!! A young Nenagh player celebrates scoring Nenagh’s first goal against Dicksboro

They had a three hour wait for their second match against the Galway men and once again this was fine performance from the Blues. Heading into the game they knew a win would secure the title and started tetchy enough but once they opened their shoulders and started to hurl the Connacht side had no answer and for the very first time, the All-Ireland Community Games title was making its way back to Nenagh after a 6-6 to 2-5 win.

Manager Kevin Tucker, winner of a North Tipperary junior-B hurling medal in 1992, issues the instructions

Huge credit must go to the team’s mentors who put in countless hours developing the players skills and talents. Seán McTiernan, Willie O’ Brien, Kevin Connolly and Kevin Tucker left no stone unturned when preparing this team. The panel themselves have been a credit to the club, training hard and always turning up with a smile on their faces. It was a particularly sweet win for Kevin Tucker who himself, lost this final back in 1988 when Clarenbridge beat Nenagh by one point. Two players in particular demonstrated the commitment of this group, Valters Janitena and Conor Hodgins, who both cut short family holidays to be there on the day.

There is an old saying that form is temporary but class is permanent and these lads oozed class when they travelled to visit Tommy Mulcahy, their very first coach at under-6 level to show him their medals. Unfortunately Tommy could not make it to the games but was thrilled with his unexpected visitors. Well done to all involved for such a thoughtful gesture.

Prior to their match against Clarenbridge the team received words of encouragement from former Munster and Ireland rugby player, Paul O’ Connell

Massive congratulations to all player's management and parents.Super achievement #NENAGHEIREOGABU

Hurler of the ’90s

Michael kindly agreed to stand in for a photograph with his four biggest fans, Liam Heffernan, Michael Heffernan, Paul Lillis and Ger Tucker at the Community Games finals on Saturday.

Congratulations to Michael Cleary who was recently named on the GAA hurling team of the 1990s at corner forward, the only Tipperary man bestowed with the honour. This team were honoured today in Croke Park at the All-Ireland hurling final between Galway and Limerick. Michael won an All-Ireland medal in 1991 when he famously put a side spin on the sliothar from a free that ended up in the Kilkenny net for the decisive goal of the game!

At senior inter-county level Michael won two All-Irelands titles, four Munster titles, two National Hurling Leagues and four All-Star awards.

Handball

Catriona and Sinead with their one wall doubles under-19 silver medals

It has been an amazing week at the World Handball Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota with two players winning gold medals.

Firstly, Sinead Meagher and her partner Catriona Mullane won silver in the one wall under-19 doubles on Wednesday. This was a remarkable result for the ladies as their focus had been on the four wall championship. Then on Sunday, Sinead followed this up by winning gold medal in the under-19 singles.

Brian and John with the masters doubles gold medals

Secondly, we congratulate underage mentor Brian O’ Brien (Silvermines Handball Club) on winning the masters doubles with partner John Kennedy of Bawn. Brian is a popular figure among the juveniles and has given countless hours honing their skills.

Every voluntary organisation has members who quietly go about their business, seeking no glory in their efforts to work for the wider good. We here in Nenagh have one such hero, namely Eamon Spillane. There is no question that without Eamon’s hard work, Sinead would not be the athlete she is today. His dedication to her and to the overall promotion of handball in the town deserves huge credit and we would especially like to congratulate Eamon for his huge role in Sinead’s success.

Tipperary

On your bike! Jake gets an encouraging pat on the back from team mate Jerome Cahill of Kilruane MacDonaghs

Grace O’ Brien in action against Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final in Semple Stadium

It was a disappointing day for the Tipperary adult camogie teams who both fell at the semi-final stage of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland championships. In the senior game Grace O’ Brien fired over a 29th minute point but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to inspire her side with The Rebels winning out 0-21 to 0-9. In the intermediate semi-final Down sucker punched Tipperary with a late goal to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat 2-8 to 1-13. Hard luck to all involved.

Junior-A Hurling

Commiserations to our junior-A hurlers who were defeated on Saturday evening in the North Tipperary semi-final by Toomevara in MacDonagh Park, 1-18 to 2-8. Toomevara now await the winners of Burgess and Roscrea in the other semi-final. We wish to thank the management and panel of players for all their efforts this year.

Christopher Ryan crashes home Nenagh’s second goal against Toomevara

Junior-A Football

Our North Tipperary quarter-final against Inane Rovers last Tuesday evening was postponed and as yet, there are no details of the re-fixture.

Minor Hurling

Our minors defeated Ballina during the week 0-14 to 0-10 however that game was our last of the year and we wish to thank all the management and panel of players for their hard work this year.

Juvenile Club Notes

Under-14 challenge V Burgess

Under 8:

The under-8s travelled to Doctor Morris Park, Thurles last Wednesday to play in a county football blitz. There were 24 teams there and the boys played very well in all games.

Under 10:

The under-10 hurling and football training continues on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday morning at 10am.

Under 14:

Under-14 challenge V Burgess

The under-14s play Roscrea in the North quarter final on Wednesday night in Roscrea. This squad has worked hard over the summer despite injuries and absences but has made good progress and are looking forward to the challenge. We had a very good challenge against Burgess in preparation.

Community Games:

Our community games panel travelled to University of Limerick last Saturday to contest the All-Ireland final. Three teams were competing on a round robin basis with each team playing against each other. Nenagh’s first game was against Dicksboro from Kilkenny who had already beaten Clarinbridge in their first game. This match was a cracker but Nenagh were always chasing the game. Halftime score was 2-3 to 6 points in favour of Dicksboro. Nenagh had it all to do playing against a very strong breeze and twice fell behind by 5 points. However the Nenagh boys really got going in the last 10 minutes and were level with 3 minutes to play. A point by Michael Ryan put us ahead and the boys held out for a memorable win on a final score line of 2-9 to 2-8.

Second match against Clarinbridge was at 3 and a win here would secure the All Ireland final. Nenagh got off to a great start scoring a goal but was quickly cancelled out by a swift goal by Clarinbridge, halftime score 1-5 to 1-3 to Nenagh. Early in the second half Nenagh took complete control of this match as they scored 3 goals in the space of 2 minutes and from here they never looked back. A further 2 goals later on sealed the win and when the final whistle sounded Nenagh were All Ireland Community Games champions on a score line of 6-6 to 2-6.

The boys were then presented with their All Ireland gold medals and All Ireland cup to joint captains Conor Hodgins and Michael Kennedy at the presentation centre. A very large number of supporters travelled in to support this great panel which was great to see along with the players families. Players and management would like to thank all of their families and supporters who travelled to all their matches during the year. Huge sacrifices were made by numerous players during this campaign from leaving communions early, delaying holidays and returning early from holidays. This competition commenced very early in the year and so to end up as North, County, Munster and All Ireland champions on the 18th August is a phenomenal achievement by this group of players.

Bag-packing:

Thanks to all who helped out with the bag packing fundraiser in Tesco on Saturday.

Senior Camogie

Caroline Browne

The senior camogie side opening their championship on Tuesday evening in MacDonagh Park against Borris-Ileigh at 7pm. We hope a huge crowd of supporters from the club come to support these young ladies who have been training very hard all year.

Camogie Semi-Finals

MacDonagh Park hosted two camogie All-Ireland semi-finals on Saturday afternoon with Galway and Cork playing in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland intermediate semi-final with Cork winning 0-14 to 0-9. In the Liberty Insurance Premier Junior semi-final Kerry defeated Roscommon 1-15 to 1-5. We wish to thank all of our volunteers for kindly giving up their free time to help make the day such a success.

The Caribbean is Discovered on Top of the World

There are very few of us who haven’t dreamt of simply dropping everything, quitting our job and heading off to explore the world but one Nenagh Éire Óg man, Willie Bolger, did just that a few years ago and has seen more than most of our planet having visited countries including Canada, Australia and Trinidad and Tobago. Affectionately known as “Caribbean Willie”, only this week he achieved one of his lifetime goals by climbing to the base camp of Mount Everest. Fighting heavy fog, steep climbs and altitude sickness the former goalkeeper proudly displayed a Tipperary flag upon reaching his target and thankfully, Mount Everest, came out of its hiding place behind the clouds as he began his hectic decent to make it down in time to watch the All-Ireland senior hurling final between Galway and Limerick. Congratulations Willie on this latest adventure and we can’t wait to see what else you have planned next.

Luimneach Abú

John Fitzgerald celebrates Nenagh’s win over Clonoulty Rossmore last week

Our senior hurlers will be thrilled with news that Limerick’s famous win today in the All-Ireland final will surely mean that senior coaches John Fitzgerald and Darragh Droog will be in particular good form this week and training should be much easier than normal. We here in the club wish to congratulate the Shannonsiders on capturing the Liam McCarthy Cup and especially we hope that Darragh, John and other Limerick people who make a significant contribution to Nenagh Éire Óg like Tom McAuliffe and Dr.Paul O’ Farrell enjoy the well deserved celebrations.

The senior hurlers advance in the county championship, the community games panel prepare for the All-Ireland finals while the junior-A footballers begin their championship campaign and much more. Once again this week’s notes are wedged with news on the Blues

Dáire Quinn clears against Clonoulty Rossmore

Tipperary

Congratulations to Jake Morris, Shane Hennessy and the Tipperary under-21 side who overcame the challenge of Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final on Wednesday last on a 3-17 to 1-17 scoreline. Jake was in fine form knocking over 1-9. Tipperary now have a chance to avenge the Munster final defeat as they face Cork in the All-Ireland decider.

Tipperary under-21 panelist, Shane Hennessy

Best of luck also to Grace O’ Brien, Sarah Quigley and the Tipperary senior camogie team who play Cork in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday evening in Semple Stadium at 19:15. This game will be preceded by the other semi-final involving Kilkenny and Galway (17:30). On the same day in Coralstown, Kinnegad the county intermediate camogs will face Down in the semi-final and we send our best wishes to Hazel McAuliffe, Ruth Hassett, Sarah Quigley and Caroline Browne.

Race Night

Great racing, music and craic again this year at our annual race day at Tipperary Racecourse. Thanks to all who travelled down, organised busses and shared tips. Well done to Eddie Sheary and the crew for their hard work in organising the day and to Tipperary Racecourse and manager, Andrew Hogan,for their help and support. As ever, the last word of thanks must go to our sponsors. Your generosity is much appreciated. We would remind all of our members to support our sponsors and always ‘Shop Local’.

Denise Morris and Eddie Sheary

Doesn’t Christy scrub up well?

Ger Gavin and Liam Heffernan

Senior Hurling

Our senior hurlers recorded a two-point win in the county championship on Sunday in The Ragg over Clonoulty Rossmore on a scoreline of 1-20 to 1-18 and this guarantees our place in the knock-out stages. The Nenagh goal was scored by Philip Hickey after a great pass from Paddy Murphy. Having already beaten Roscrea, our final match will be against Mullinahone and no date for this game has been fixed yet. Well done to all involved.

Junior-A Hurling

The junior-A hurlers face Toomevara on Sunday evening next at 18:30 in Dolla in the North Tipperary semi-final and we wish them the very best of luck.

Minor Hurling

Our minor hurlers were defeated by Roscrea, 4-20 to 0-15 on Thursday evening last and they now face Ballina in the final game of the round robin series on Thursday next in Portroe at 7pm. Best of luck to all concerned.

Junior-A Football

Our junior-A footballers open their campaign this Tuesday evening in Roscrea where they face Inane Rovers in the North Tipperary quarter-final. This game throws-in at 7pm and extra time will be played in the event of a draw. Best of luck to all involved.

Community Games

Tipperary Community Games champions 2018

Best wishes to our community games team to travel to the University of Limerick on Saturday to play Dicksboro (Kilkenny) at 12pm and Clarenbridge (Galway) at 3pm in the All-Ireland finals. All three teams play each other with the top two going forward to the final.

Under 8:

The under-8s played a football blitz in MacDonagh Park on Wednesday evening last. Drom & Inch and Inane Rovers joined in the blitz. We had three teams representing the club. The boys have another football blitz on Wednesday 15th in Dr. Morris Park in Thurles. Training continues as normal this week.

Wishing under-8 coach Brian O’Brien the very best of luck in the 2018 World Handball Championship in Minneapolis from all the players, coaches and parents.

Under 10:

Under-10 hurling and football training continues same times during the week.

Fundraiser:

Nenagh Éire Óg juvenile club are holding a bag packing fundraiser on Saturday August 18th in Tesco Nenagh from 10am to 5pm. We would ask that anybody available to help please contact Mel on 087 2440855 or David on 087 1257739

Camogie

Our under-8 girls travelled in big numbers to the county camogie blitz in Portroe. Three teams took to the field in the Éire Óg colours. Indeed, we were the only team in the county to have three teams taking part. 24 girls were there, all playing three games and some of the girls playing extra games in between the official games against Toomevara, such was their enthusiasm. We played teams from Burgess Duharra, Boherlahan, Portroe, Moneygall, Newport, Kiladangan, Ballina and Shannon Rovers. Our thanks to Portroe and the county board for running the blitz and the young whistlers for officiating at the games. Training continues as usual this week. New players are always welcome to come along and make new friends and learn a new sport.

Fixtures

Under-16 A Hurling

Nenagh Éire Óg V Kilruane MacDonaghs

Monday 13th August 7pm

Venue: MacDonagh Park, Nenagh

Junior-A Football

Nenagh Éire Óg V Inane Rovers

Tuesday 14th August 7pm

Venue: St. Cronan’s Park, Roscrea

Minor A Hurling

Nenagh Éire Óg V Ballina

Thursday 16th August 7pm

Venue: Portroe

Junior-A Hurling

Nenagh Éire Óg V Toomevara

Sunday 19th August 18:30pm

Venue: Dolla

Under-14 A Hurling

Nenagh Éire Óg V Roscrea

Wednesday 22nd August

Venue: St. Cronan’s Park, Roscrea

Handball

It has been a busy week so far for Sinead Meagher in the World Championships as she won her first One Wall match today and is playing again tomorrow against an Armagh opponent. The four wall kicks off on Friday 17th with under-19 singles quarter final at 4pm Irish time. If she wins that then the semi-final is same time on Saturday with the final on the same time on Sunday. The doubles semi-final is on Saturday 18th at 1am Irish time. We also send our best wishes to our juvenile mentor Brian O’ Brien who is there representing Silvermines Handball.

Sinead Meagher seeks world domination, the seniors capture the county league title while Grace O’ Brien inspires Tipperary to an All-Ireland quarter-final win over Waterford. Once again this week’s notes are crammed with news on the Blues.

Catriona and Sinead take a break from training last Saturday morning

Sinead Meagher

We extend our best wishes to Nenagh Handball Club’s Sinead Meagher and her handball partner Catriona Mullane from Tuamgraney who head Stateside this week to participate in the World Handball Championships in Minnesota. They will compete in the one wall and four wall championships in the under-19 competitions. The girls have been preparing extremely hard for these games under the tutelage of their coach Eamon Spillane. Sinead captured the world under-17 championship back in 2015 and if you’d like to read more about that achievement please click here.

Race Night in Tipperary Race Course with Little Green Cars

Tickets are now available for our annual race day, on Friday August 10th, which takes place in Tipperary Race Course and features music from the excellent Little Green Cars.

Last year’s event was a fantastic success with great craic had by all, some money made on the racing and of course dancing long into the evening.

With the amazing Little Green Cars performing on the night there is guaranteed entertainment for the music fans out there while a full race card means a packed day of horse racing for punters.

If you would like to purchase tickets to this exciting event please click here or contact any committee member.

Tipperary

Congratulations to Sarah Quigley, Grace O’ Brien and the Tipperary senior camogie team on their 1-14 to 1-7 win over Waterford in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland championship in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Grace was in scintillating form scoring two first-half points, the first of which was the opening score of the game which helped settle any Premier nerves. She was also very unfortunate to see a bullet of a goal called back by the referee for a free out to Waterford. They now face Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final in Semple Stadium in two weeks time while Galway face Kilkenny on the other side of the draw. For a full match report please click here.

Congratulations must also go to the Tipperary intermediate side who had a comprehensive win over Kildare 7-26 to 2-4 in Hawkfield, Newbridge. This means that, not only have they qualified for the All-Ireland semi-finals, but have also topped their group. Nenagh Éire Óg are represented by Hazel McAuliffe, Caroline Browne, Sarah Quigley and Ruth Hassett. Nenagh Handball Club star and Kiladangan player Sinead Meagher is also a member of this panel.

We wish Jake Morris, Shane Hennessy and the Tipperary under-21 side the very best of luck in their Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland semi-final clash with Leinster champions Galway in Limerick on Wednesday evening, throw-in 19:30pm. Shane, following his assured performances between the posts for the Nenagh senior hurling team, was recently called into the panel. For those who can’t make it, the game is live on TG4. The winners of this fixture will play Munster champions Cork in the All-Ireland decider.

Grace fires over a point against Waterford

Adult Club News

Senior

Congratulations to our senior hurlers who captured the Johnny Ryan Cup following a 1-18 to 0-25 win over Borris-Ileigh in MacDonagh Park last Tuesday evening. With the previous Friday night’s clash against Kiladangan having gone to extra-time, the last thing John Fitzgerald’s men needed was another draw but that is just what they got and in the extra-time periods they showed their metal and fitness to pull away from their opponents and win by four. Congratulations to all involved. For a full match report by Brian McDonnell in the Tipperary Star please click here.

The lads will play Clonoulty Rossmore in the next round of the county championship on Sunday, August 12th, at 15:30pm in The Ragg. This game will be preceded by the clash of Toomevara and Éire Óg Annacarty at 2pm.

Junior-A Football

Our junior-A footballers have been training away in recent weeks under the watchful eyes of Padraig O Leary, Joe Hanrahan and Niall Cahill as they prepare for their North Tipperary quarter-final clash with Inane Rovers on Tuesday 14th August in Roscrea. If you are interested in joining the panel please contact any of our social media accounts by sending a private message.

Junior-A Hurling

Our junior-A hurlers finally got to play Knockshegowna in their final round robin match and recorded a 2-17 to 1-14 win which has ensured their passage to the knock out stages of the championship. Well done to all involved.

Gaelic Sunday

This week the GAA celebrates the 100th anniversary of Gaelic Sunday, a day when the association openly defied the British authorities in Ireland by staging numerous matches across the country without seeking permission through permits. Nenagh took on Ballymackey in Kilruane and the game finished a draw, 3-2 to 2-5. The local RIC sergeant did arrive but was refused entry to the game by a diligent gate checker as he had not paid his entrance fee. Please see the Guardian’s report (10 August 1918) on the day below.

You can read more about Gaelic Sunday by clicking on the link in the Tweet from @OfficialGAA below.

One Big Gaelic Family

Recently our senior team travelled to Portaferry to participate in a tournament hosted by Ballygalget GAA Club and this week two young Gaels were pleasantly surprised when they received a package with two Éire Óg tops from their guests Michael and Noel. This was a lovely gesture lads and reflects extremely well on our club. Well done.

Juvenile News

Under 8:

The under-8s played a blitz against Newport on Saturday morning in MacDonagh Park. Training continues this week with hurling on Tuesday evening. We play Inane Rovers and Drom & Inch in a football blitz in MacDonagh Park on Wednesday evening.

Under 10:

The under-10 hurlers played Newport last Saturday morning, we had two teams and played four quarters of ten minutes each.

Hurling and football training continues same time during the week and Saturday morning at 10am.

Under 12:

The North under-12 D semi-final replay on next Thursday 9th August in Toomevara at 6:30pm. Training continues for both panels.

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Rody Bolands- Club Sponsor

The Éire Óg Club are very grateful to Rody Boland’s, Rathmines, who this year took on Sponsorship of our Senior Hurling Team. A great spot to stop in when in Dublin, especially on days when Tipperary are playing in Croke Park.

Rody Bolands is owned by Nenagh man Kieran O’Meara and his son Brian. Kieran played underage with Eire Og Nenagh, before moving to Dublin. He is also one of the founding members of the Tipperary Supporters Club, and was Chairman when Tipperary won All Irelands in 1989 and 1991.

Andy’s Bar – Club Sponsor

Éire Óg are very grateful to Andy’s Bar who are the club sponsor. And, Éire Óg encourages all members to support the business activities of our club sponsor whenever possible and practical. Andy’s Bar B&B and Restaurant is located at 23 Sarsfield Street, Nenagh. Phone: 067 32494. Proprietor: Joe Mulqueen (086 234 4312). Visit andysnenagh.com

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Club Lotto

The Éire Óg Lotto is the club’s key fundraising initiative. Please consider supporting the Blues by playing our club lotto online: click here. Just watch how far we can stretch your €2!

About Nenagh Éire Óg

Welcome to Nenagh Éire Óg, a proud north Tipperary GAA club - nine-time north Tipperary and one-time county senior hurling champions (1995).

In 2014 Nenagh Éire Óg catered for over 400 active members (175 juvenile, 225 adult) and in 2015 we hope to grow that number.

Crucially, however, we are not simply interested in developing our playing population. We are also interested in attracting volunteers who are interested in becoming coaches with the club and administrators of the club.

There are plenty of very practical ways in which you can help your club. So, if you are interested in lending a hand drop us a line.